The annual COOKIE WALK & BAKE SALE will be Saturday, 8 December, 8:00-11:00 am in the Activity Center.

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE, hosted by the Evans Family, will be held in the Activity Center, Sunday, 16 December from 3:00-6:00 pm.

Books cost $35, with $10 going to Bethel Wesley.  See Ray Edlund on Sunday mornings or purchase during the week in the office.

October is Stewardship month.  During this month, you are encouraged to be generous with your time, talents, gifts, and service to support Bethel Wesley.

In mid-October, look for a letter from the Finance and Stewardship Committee with more information on our theme – “Generosity – A Path to True Discipleship”, and a pledge card requesting for you to prayerfully consider your support of Bethel Wesley for 2019.  On Sunday October 28^th, we will have commitment services to collect the pledge cards.

Please pray for Bethel Wesley, our conference, and what part of God’s generosity you can share to support our mission of being a ”True Disciple” of God.

— Finance and Stewardship Committee

Thursday, October 25 – Noon – Activity Center

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Roast Pork w/Dressing – Sweet Potato Casserole – Cranberry Gelatin Salad – Pumpkin Dessert

RSVP to Steve & Mary Ann Harvey at 786-2062.

We’re counting on the Bethel Wesley congregation to let   Pastor Stan know how much we appreciate his time and talents.  We have not planned any special events, but will leave it up to each individual to decide how you wish to let him know what a blessing he has been to you.  Hugs, cards, gifts, kind words are just some suggestions!

– Staff Parish Relations Committee

10:30 am and 6:00 pm

We will bre studying Stewardship – Live a God-Pleasing Life!

Thursday, August 23 – Noon – Activity Center

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We will be celebrating our Swedish heritage with a mini Swedish smorgasbord – including meatballs, potato sausage, rice pudding and more!

RSVP to Steve & Mary Ann Harvey at 786-2062.

Round up your kids, grandkids, friends & neighbors for a fun-filled outdoor movie night.  It will be like going to a drive–in movie only free.  There will be popcorn and pop available.  Bring your own chairs, blankets or sleeping bags to relax on during the movie.  “Trailer Made” is the movie that will be shown.  It is about a father and a young son going on an adventure to Africa in the father’s attempt to reconnect with his son.  After they land in Africa, they lose their luggage and their passports.  Come and see what happens to them!  The fun begins at 8:30!

Children will be asked to bring their backpacks to the church services on August 19 for a blessing for their school year.

This year the Education Committee will be putting together backpacks to give to children/schools in need during the school year. We are also gathering supplies for the Learning Center.  Our goal is 20 backpacks that we can bless on August 19.  In order to do this, we will need supplies. <!–split–>

The items being collected are based on the Moline schools supply list.  As you can see, they are requesting brands of items.  The items can be brought to the office.  If you know of someone in need of a backpack, contact the office.  If you have questions, give Chris Baumann a call 309-799-7320. Thanks for your help.

Here are the items needed:

• Money
• Elmer’s glue sticks
• Bottles of glue
• Dry erase markers (expo)
• 24 count Crayola crayons
• 64 count Crayola crayons
• Crayola washable markers
• Colored pencils
• Big pink erasers
• Fiskar scissors,
• #2 Ticonderoga pencils
• Pens, (blue, black, red)
• Black Sharpie marker
• Wide rule spiral notebooks
• Headphones
• Yellow highlighter
• 12 inch ruler
• Pencil sharpener
• Loose leaf paper
• 2 pocket folders (plastic)
• 2 pocket folders (paper)
• Disinfecting wipes
• Clorox wipes
• Quart Ziploc bags
• Gallon Ziploc bags
• Kleenex
• Paper towels.

LEARNING CENTER: stickers, card stock papers, glue sticks, washable markers, colored pencils, and colored daubers.